CBIS 13 -- Mr. Batarseh -- Syllabus -- Barstow Community College

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Barstow Community College

COMP 13

"Management Information Systems"

Syllabus

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User Name and Password:

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Contact Information:

Instructor: Jacob Batarseh

Office: Online

Telephone: 760-252-2411 ext. 7221

Email: jbatarseh@bcconline.com or jbatarseh@yahoo.com

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Textbooks:

"Management Information Systems" 6^th edition by Effy Oz Course Technology Publishing (http://www.course.com) ISBN#: 978-1-4239-0178-5 or 1-4239-0178-9. This is a required textbook.

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Email Updates

One of the primary methods of contact in an online course is email. Your college is capable of extracting student names and email addresses from our registration system. The purpose of extracting this information is two fold. The information will be used by the instructor to remain in contact with the class in order to provide information necessary for the students' academic success. The information will also be used to send emails to the students from the college administration. The emails sent by the college administration will consist of links to course surveys which will be used to improve our online courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys, which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. The college will not use this information to advertise any products and will not share student email addresses with any other organization.

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As a student I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address is up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can seriously impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I consent to receive email communication from my instructor and from the college administration. This consent will remain in force until it is revoked in writing or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon submitting the syllabus, I agree to enter the registration system, check my email address and change it if necessary. I understand a tutorial is available to assist me with this procedure. I also understand I can contact 760-252-2411 x7236 to receive additional assistance if I encounter any difficulties when attempting to change my email address.

Catalog Description:

Introduces the student to management information systems concepts. The course will present a variety of data processing facilities. Course topics include: The computer as an organizational information system, systems methodologies, and the computer as a problem-solving tool, the computer-based information system, and organizational information systems. 3 unit (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)

Student Learning Outcome:

Having successfully completed the course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate awareness of the social impact of information systems.

Demonstrate the role of Information Systems in the globalization of business

Identify the latest developments and trends in the field

Identify what skills are required in MIS

Understand Global Information System, Human Resource Information System, and Rapid Application Development

Develop, design, and implement a Management Information System.

List various security and privacy issues with information systems

OBJECTIVES:

This course develops basic knowledge of management information systems. This course will enable the student to:

Describe the purpose, impact, and implications of information systems

Describe the features and functions of various hardware and software used to implement information systems

Describe the purpose and use a database management system in the development of a management information systems

Design a management information systems that includes a networks and communication systems

Describe the skills that MIS leaders require to successfully develop and maintain information systems

Describe the methodologies used for systems analysis and design

Describe the written analytical and documentation skills required in developing and implementing a Management Information System

Describe the significance of the Internet to the information society

Describe in general terms the purpose of a business information system, and how to measure its success

Identify the more serious issues involved regarding security and privacy of information.

In the box below please type the course objective that interests you the most from the list above, as well as one reason why you took this course.

Methods of Instruction:

Students are expected to:

Read the syllabus and abide with its contents.

Perform all seven (7) lesson plans. Each lesson plan contains the following items:
Lesson Plan Overview.

Lesson Plan Lecture Notes.

Textbook Reading Assignments/Coverage.

Lab Assignment.

Quiz Assignment.

Discussion Question.

Perform the two (2) proctored Exams (The Midterm and the Final Exam).

Login to the course website at least twice a week to check the "Instructor Posting Area" for important announcements from your instructor.

Email assignments: Students should email the instructor whenever they face any difficulties in this class. Students should also reply to the instructor's emails within 3 days. It is students' responsibility to ensure that the instructors' emails are not blocked by their email systems.

Discussion:
To obtain credit for discussion you must post at least one quality and logical answer of substance to one of the questions given in the lesson plans. The comment /answer must be of substance. Answers like "I agree with John" or "I disagree with John" will not be accepted for credit. If you agree or disagree with someone else’s comment/answer you must give a logical reason of quality and of substance.

Quizzes:

Seven (7) quizzes will be given. Students must take the quizzes by the due date. The quizzes will be based on the material, topics, and questions given in the required textbook. The reading assignments, quizzes, and homework/lab assignments are designed to prepare the student for the tests and final exam.

Lab Assignments:

There are thirteen (13) lab projects assigned. The solution to each lab assignment is to be emailed to the instructor by the due date. Please.

Exams:

There will be two (2) proctored exams, a midterm and a final exam. Please read the "Midterm Exam Information" and the "Final Exam Information" on the course website home page.

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Grading:

Grading will be based on:

Midterm Exam: 25%
Quizzes: 15%
Online Discussion : 10%

Lab Assignments: 20%

Final Exam : 30%

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Total 100%

Grading Criteria:

90 - 100% : A
80 - 89% : B
70 - 79% : C
60 - 69% : D
Below 60% : F

Note: The instructor will not drop any student. It is the student full responsibility to drop or to keep the course. To find out the last day to withdraw from the class with a W grade, please call the Registration office at 760-252-2411 ext. 7236.

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Syllabus Disclaimer:

A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified.

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Proctor Statement:

If you cannot attend the exam meetings you will have to find an approved proctor, for example, a military educational officer, a clergy member, a librarian or an educational official and an approved site, such as a military educational center, a church, a library or a school, to take the exam. It is your responsibility to find a proctor and to have the proctor approved by the instructor. Proctors must be approved by the third week of classes.

Therefore, If you are interested in taking the midterm and/or the final in a place other than the college, Ft. Irwin, or Miramar you need to fill out the proctor form by clicking on "Proctor Form" link on the course website home page.

In the box below please type, If I cannot attend the exam meetings I will have to find an approved proctor, for example, a military educational officer, a clergy member, a librarian or an educational official and an approved site, such as a military educational center, a church, a library or a school, to take the exam. It is my responsibility to find a proctor and to have the proctor approved by the instructor. I understand that proctors must be approved by the third week of classes. Finally, if I am interested in taking the midterm and/or the final in a place other than the college or Ft. Irwin campuses I will need to fill out the proctor form by clicking on "Proctor Form" link on the course website home page.

Disability Statement:

If you have a disability which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Office of Student Support (OSS) office to arrange any reasonable accommodations and supports to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these procedures. The OSS department can be contacted by calling 760-252-2411 x7225 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing oss@bcconline.com.

In the box below type: I understand that if I have or suspect I have a disability I can contact the OSS program at the number or email address listed above and request reasonable accommodations. Further I realize it is my responsibility to contact the OSS department.

After filling out this form, copy the confirmation page and send it via email to jbatarseh@bcconline.com